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Paul "Sabor" Rivera
Conga Drums & Chorus
Sabor's technique of playing are influenced by percussionists Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, Poncho Sanchez, Carlos "Patato" Valdes and other conga masters. The evolution of Mambo, "Salsa", Latin Jazz & American Jazz with West African rhythms, from the Caribbean to New York City, has led him to engineer The Afro-Latineers to the vibrant, innovative sounds and fusion of Afro-Latin Jazz.
Conga Drums & Chorus
Sabor's technique of playing are influenced by percussionists Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, Poncho Sanchez, Carlos "Patato" Valdes and other conga masters. The evolution of Mambo, "Salsa", Latin Jazz & American Jazz with West African rhythms, from the Caribbean to New York City, has led him to engineer The Afro-Latineers to the vibrant, innovative sounds and fusion of Afro-Latin Jazz.
Michael Irwin
Trumpet, Auxiliary Percussion & Chorus
Trumpeter and composer Michael Irwin grew up in New York City in a musical family. Inspired by the sounds he heard throughout his youth, he studied Jazz at the Conservatory of Music at SUNY Purchase where he was the student of trumpet legend Jon Faddis. Working in New York and abroad he has played in Jazz, Latin, and new music ensembles led by Orlando Marin, Kenny Wollesen, Joel Forrester and others. Michael’s musical interests have led to fruitful collaborations and international tours with singer/songwriters such as Elvis Perkins, The Walkmen, The Low Anthem, and The Woes. Michael has contributed to albums by pop and rock groups such as Vampire Weekend, Brazilian Girls, The Budos Band, and many others including GRAMMY nominated and GRAMMY winning albums.
Trumpet, Auxiliary Percussion & Chorus
Trumpeter and composer Michael Irwin grew up in New York City in a musical family. Inspired by the sounds he heard throughout his youth, he studied Jazz at the Conservatory of Music at SUNY Purchase where he was the student of trumpet legend Jon Faddis. Working in New York and abroad he has played in Jazz, Latin, and new music ensembles led by Orlando Marin, Kenny Wollesen, Joel Forrester and others. Michael’s musical interests have led to fruitful collaborations and international tours with singer/songwriters such as Elvis Perkins, The Walkmen, The Low Anthem, and The Woes. Michael has contributed to albums by pop and rock groups such as Vampire Weekend, Brazilian Girls, The Budos Band, and many others including GRAMMY nominated and GRAMMY winning albums.
Dominique Jones
Bass Guitar
Mr. Jones attended Lehman College where he received his M.A.T. in music education. Dominique has been playing guitar since age 12 and bass since age 14. He attended Talent Unlimited H.S. in Manhattan where he played bass for the productions of "Footloose," and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." He has played with the Queens Symphonic Band, the York College Big Band, and the Queensborough Jazz Ensemble. Mr. Jones continues to freelance around NYC and currently plays afro-latin jazz with The Afro-Latineers.
Bass Guitar
Mr. Jones attended Lehman College where he received his M.A.T. in music education. Dominique has been playing guitar since age 12 and bass since age 14. He attended Talent Unlimited H.S. in Manhattan where he played bass for the productions of "Footloose," and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." He has played with the Queens Symphonic Band, the York College Big Band, and the Queensborough Jazz Ensemble. Mr. Jones continues to freelance around NYC and currently plays afro-latin jazz with The Afro-Latineers.
Atsushi Ouchi
Alto Saxophone & Auxiliary Percussion
Atsushi is a second generation Japanese-American saxophonist and composer from Seattle, Washington. Freelancing in New York City since 2006, he is a graduate of the Queens College Aaron Copland School of Music. Major influences are John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, and Paul Desmond.
Alto Saxophone & Auxiliary Percussion
Atsushi is a second generation Japanese-American saxophonist and composer from Seattle, Washington. Freelancing in New York City since 2006, he is a graduate of the Queens College Aaron Copland School of Music. Major influences are John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, and Paul Desmond.
Notables
Miguel Diaz
Electric Guitar
Colombian multi-instrumentist, arranger, and composer. Has been involved with music since the age of 8 years old. Played with symphonic bands until 16 years old, when he dedicated his total attention to the guitar. Moved to Argentina when 19 years old, and finally to NYC in 2016. Attended the music school of the City College of New York, where he studied Jazz language hand by hand with Scott Reves, Steve Wilson, Lage Lund, and Jason Rigsby. Currently freelancing, with passions in Latino-American rhythms such as Samba, Salsa, Cumbia, Tango, and Bolero. Currently playing with
The Afro-Latineers.
Electric Guitar
Colombian multi-instrumentist, arranger, and composer. Has been involved with music since the age of 8 years old. Played with symphonic bands until 16 years old, when he dedicated his total attention to the guitar. Moved to Argentina when 19 years old, and finally to NYC in 2016. Attended the music school of the City College of New York, where he studied Jazz language hand by hand with Scott Reves, Steve Wilson, Lage Lund, and Jason Rigsby. Currently freelancing, with passions in Latino-American rhythms such as Samba, Salsa, Cumbia, Tango, and Bolero. Currently playing with
The Afro-Latineers.
Shu Odamura
Electric Guitar
Electric Guitar
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